Xtra Special Bitter ESB 5 Gallon
Xtra Special Bitter ESB 5 Gallon
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A Classic Pub-Style ESB with Real Malt Depth
Xtra Special Bitter is a smooth, balanced ESB-style ale built around rich malt character and traditional English-style hop bitterness. Specialty grains add toast, caramel, and subtle chocolate depth, while Goldings hops bring an earthy, floral bite that keeps the beer balanced and drinkable.
Nottingham yeast finishes the beer clean and smooth, giving you a deep amber ale with enough character to feel special without becoming heavy or overly bitter.
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Balanced malt and hop character with a classic pub-style profile
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Specialty grain depth from Crystal 40, Vienna, and Chocolate Malt
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Traditional Goldings hop character with earthy and floral notes
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Smooth English-style finish from Nottingham yeast
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5-gallon batch for brewers ready to step into a more involved recipe
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STORY
Xtra Special Bitter is a smooth, balanced ESB-style ale with rich malt character, traditional Goldings hop bitterness, and a clean pub-style finish. This 5-gallon recipe uses specialty grains, Coopers Amber Malt, Canadian Blonde HME, and Nottingham yeast to build a deeper, more involved brew.
PROFILE
Expect a deep amber pour with toasted malt, light caramel, subtle chocolate notes, earthy-floral hop character, and a firm but approachable bitter finish.
WHAT YOU GET
- 1 Can Coopers Canadian Blonde HME
- 1 Can Coopers Amber Malt
- 1 Packet Crystal 40 Malt
- 1 Packet Chocolate Malt
- 2 Packets Vienna Malt
- 4 Packets Goldings Hops
- 1 Packet Nottingham Ale Yeast
- 4 Muslin Hop Sacks
- 2 Packets No-Rinse Cleanser
FOR FANS OF
Fuller's ESB
English bitters
Balanced, malt-forward ales
Classic pub-style beers
BREW SPECS
BREW TIME
Brew Day: About 90 minutes
Fermentation: About 2 weeks
Carbonation: At least 2 weeks
Conditioning: Additional time can help the malt character and hop bitterness become smoother and more integrated
WHY THIS RECIPE
Xtra Special Bitter is a great choice for brewers ready to move beyond a simple extract batch. The specialty grain steep and timed Goldings hop additions add more depth, control, and classic English-style character while keeping the finished beer balanced and highly drinkable.
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